Inkberry Holly
(Ilex glabra)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 5 - 10 ft
Spread: 5 - 10 ft
Flower Color: White / Cream
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Black
Autumn Color: Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Gallberry
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Inkberry provides year round cover for wildlife. Flowers are a pollen and nectar source. Various species of birds will consume the fruits in the winter. Larval host to the Henry's Elfin butterfly and a few other species of caterpillars.